Julia Belluz
@juliabelluz.bsky.social
Health journalist, contributing opinion writer @nytimes Formerly @voxdotcom, @MIT Knight Fellow etc. Book: https://tinyurl.com/yx2kmsp4
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Julia Belluz
@juliabelluz.bsky.social
· Jul 16
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
The essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it. Nutrition isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. There are new diet fads, bold...
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Many moons ago, @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I talked about a book we wished existed. No fads, no weight loss hacks, no fear-mongering -- just the science of how food works in your body. Thrilled to share that we wrote it!
Out September 23, pre-oder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
Out September 23, pre-oder here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
In our book @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I purposely did not go into detail about our personal habits.
But we have not been able to escape the question: how do you eat?
It took me time to consolidate my thoughts. Here they are:
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/how-i-eat-...
But we have not been able to escape the question: how do you eat?
It took me time to consolidate my thoughts. Here they are:
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/how-i-eat-...
How I Eat Now
Plus, my personal weight loss hack (wink) and some good news!
juliabelluz.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
In our book @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I purposely did not go into detail about our personal habits.
But we have not been able to escape the question: how do you eat?
It took me time to consolidate my thoughts. Here they are:
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/how-i-eat-...
But we have not been able to escape the question: how do you eat?
It took me time to consolidate my thoughts. Here they are:
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/how-i-eat-...
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Very happy to see that @economist.com selected my book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social as a best book of 2025!
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Very happy to see that @economist.com selected my book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social as a best book of 2025!
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It was fun to chat with @tybeal.bsky.social on his podcast about various topics covered in my book #FoodIntelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.
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Food Intelligence: Why Ultra-Processed Foods Make Us Overeat | Kevin Hall, PhD
Podcast Episode · The Ty Beal Show · 11/25/2025 · 1h 43m
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November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It was fun to chat with @tybeal.bsky.social on his podcast about various topics covered in my book #FoodIntelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.
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Thanks to EC Synkowski for her generous review of my book, #FoodIntelligence coauthored by @juliabelluz.bsky.social, on the Consistency Project podcast! optimizemenutrition.com/podcast/food...
The Nutrition Book That Doesn't Oversell, Overcomplicate, or Overlook the Real Problem - OptimizeMe Nutrition
In this episode, we delve into the insights from researcher Kevin Hall's book "Food Intelligence," exploring how food impacts our health and the
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November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thanks to EC Synkowski for her generous review of my book, #FoodIntelligence coauthored by @juliabelluz.bsky.social, on the Consistency Project podcast! optimizemenutrition.com/podcast/food...
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Happy to see that my book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social is featured by the Next Big Idea Club as their book of the day. bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/if-losing-...
If Losing Weight Feels Impossible, Here’s Why
A new book explores the hidden biological and cultural forces that make self-control a losing game.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Happy to see that my book #FoodIntelligence with @juliabelluz.bsky.social is featured by the Next Big Idea Club as their book of the day. bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/if-losing-...
When Americans visit Paris and marvel at how svelte people are, it’s not because Parisians have superior willpower
Today, I unpacked the real secret to eating well in France in my latest for
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Today, I unpacked the real secret to eating well in France in my latest for
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Opinion | The French Know How to Do Food. Even When It’s Frozen.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When Americans visit Paris and marvel at how svelte people are, it’s not because Parisians have superior willpower
Today, I unpacked the real secret to eating well in France in my latest for
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Today, I unpacked the real secret to eating well in France in my latest for
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
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Food Intelligence, by @kevinh-phd.bsky.social & @juliabelluz.bsky.social, examines enduring myths and misinformation about the food system & calls for more rigorous research into the ways our food may be undermining public health. @foodnavigator.bsky.social
www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025...
www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025...
What happens when nutrition science collides with politics? Kevin Hall found out
Food Intelligence, a new book by acclaimed nutrition scientist Kevin Hall and award-winning health journalist Julia Belluz, examines enduring myths and misinformation about food and calls for more rig...
www.foodnavigator-usa.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Food Intelligence, by @kevinh-phd.bsky.social & @juliabelluz.bsky.social, examines enduring myths and misinformation about the food system & calls for more rigorous research into the ways our food may be undermining public health. @foodnavigator.bsky.social
www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025...
www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025...
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🔥new substack
My review of the excellent new book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
Read it, get angry....then do something!
stuartgillespie.substack.com/p/food-intel...
My review of the excellent new book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
Read it, get angry....then do something!
stuartgillespie.substack.com/p/food-intel...
Food Intelligence - a review
What's in it, what's it doing to us, how did this happen, what do we do next?
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October 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🔥new substack
My review of the excellent new book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
Read it, get angry....then do something!
stuartgillespie.substack.com/p/food-intel...
My review of the excellent new book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
Read it, get angry....then do something!
stuartgillespie.substack.com/p/food-intel...
Ultra-processed foods are the nutritional bogeyman du jour. it's time for a more nuanced conversation, @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I argue @newscientist.com www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Why not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you
Just because a food is ultra-processed doesn’t mean it is unhealthy. Regulation and eating advice must reflect this, say Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall, co-authors of Food Intelligence: The science of ho...
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October 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Ultra-processed foods are the nutritional bogeyman du jour. it's time for a more nuanced conversation, @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I argue @newscientist.com www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
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The latest episode of the Gastropod podcast hosted by @cagraber.bsky.social and Nicola Twilley featured @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I discussing topics from our new book "Food Intelligence". gastropod.com/everything-y...
Everything You Know About Metabolism Is Wrong - Gastropod
Does a slow metabolism really lead to weight gain, and can you speed it up, to make it easier to shed pounds. Join us this episode for the science behind metabolism myths.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The latest episode of the Gastropod podcast hosted by @cagraber.bsky.social and Nicola Twilley featured @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I discussing topics from our new book "Food Intelligence". gastropod.com/everything-y...
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
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Thanks to @markbittman.bsky.social for inviting me and @juliabelluz.bsky.social on his podcast to discuss our book “Food Intelligence”.
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Weight Loss: What's Science and What's Pseudoscience? | Food with Mark Bittman
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October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Thanks to @markbittman.bsky.social for inviting me and @juliabelluz.bsky.social on his podcast to discuss our book “Food Intelligence”.
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My review of @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social's new book Food Intelligence finally published on @medscape.com. tl;dr? If you're looking for a detailing of our current understanding of the science of food, eating, and metabolism, this one's for you www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
What We Know and Don’t Know About Nutrition and Health
Yoni Freedhoff, MD, reviews the new book 'Food Intelligence,' which details the impact of food on nutrition, biochemistry, metabolism, and health.
www.medscape.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
My review of @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social's new book Food Intelligence finally published on @medscape.com. tl;dr? If you're looking for a detailing of our current understanding of the science of food, eating, and metabolism, this one's for you www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Just finished the superb new book from @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social.
Crystal clear storytelling about the new science of nutrition, summarizing what we learn at top schools like @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social.
It's a timely antidote to snake oil & vibes--highly recommended!
Crystal clear storytelling about the new science of nutrition, summarizing what we learn at top schools like @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social.
It's a timely antidote to snake oil & vibes--highly recommended!
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Just finished the superb new book from @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social.
Crystal clear storytelling about the new science of nutrition, summarizing what we learn at top schools like @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social.
It's a timely antidote to snake oil & vibes--highly recommended!
Crystal clear storytelling about the new science of nutrition, summarizing what we learn at top schools like @tuftsnutrition.bsky.social.
It's a timely antidote to snake oil & vibes--highly recommended!
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Thanks to @gilcarvalhomdphd.bsky.social for hosting this interesting conversation where we discuss many topics covered in my book Food Intelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.
The Ultraprocessed Food Epidemic, Causes of Weight Gain & Censorship under RFK Jr and MAHA
My full interview with Kevin Hall
https://youtu.be/MdwO3RT4bUI
My full interview with Kevin Hall
https://youtu.be/MdwO3RT4bUI
September 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Thanks to @gilcarvalhomdphd.bsky.social for hosting this interesting conversation where we discuss many topics covered in my book Food Intelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.
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It was a pleasure to chat with @drjessicaknurick.bsky.social about ultra-processed foods and other topics discussed in my new book Food Intelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.
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Ultraprocessed Foods with Dr. Kevin Hall
Few scientists have shaped the way we understand nutrition and metabolism as much as Dr.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It was a pleasure to chat with @drjessicaknurick.bsky.social about ultra-processed foods and other topics discussed in my new book Food Intelligence co-authored with @juliabelluz.bsky.social.
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I received the new book Food Intelligence by my friend @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and cannot put it down. It's beautifully written. There are revelations about the inner workings of nutrition on every page. I strongly recommend it!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I received the new book Food Intelligence by my friend @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and cannot put it down. It's beautifully written. There are revelations about the inner workings of nutrition on every page. I strongly recommend it!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671334...
The fun thing about writing a book is that you get to talk to your favorite podcast hosts. It was a pleasure to join Russ Roberts on Econ Talk to discuss Food Intelligence. www.econtalk.org/eating-with-...
Eating with Intelligence (with Julia Belluz) - Econlib
Losing weight should be simple: eat less, exercise more. But according to author and health journalist Julia Belluz, it’s complicated. Listen as Belluz talks with EconTalk’s Russ Roberts about her new...
www.econtalk.org
September 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The fun thing about writing a book is that you get to talk to your favorite podcast hosts. It was a pleasure to join Russ Roberts on Econ Talk to discuss Food Intelligence. www.econtalk.org/eating-with-...
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And for all interested in food safety (which should be everyone) just a reminder that this very smart book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social was published this week. It's what I'm reading now.
Food Intelligence by Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall, PhD: 9780593332306 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
And for all interested in food safety (which should be everyone) just a reminder that this very smart book by @juliabelluz.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social was published this week. It's what I'm reading now.
So many of our decisions about what to eat happen outside of the realm of conscious control.
It was a pleasure to discuss what actually drives eating behavior—and what to do about our food system—with @dkthomp.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
www.theringer.com/podcasts/pla...
It was a pleasure to discuss what actually drives eating behavior—and what to do about our food system—with @dkthomp.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
www.theringer.com/podcasts/pla...
What’s the Matter With America’s Food? - The Ringer
If you really want to understand why Americans are so unhealthy, you have to see that the problem is not just our willpower, and it’s not just our food itself. It’s our food policies.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
So many of our decisions about what to eat happen outside of the realm of conscious control.
It was a pleasure to discuss what actually drives eating behavior—and what to do about our food system—with @dkthomp.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
www.theringer.com/podcasts/pla...
It was a pleasure to discuss what actually drives eating behavior—and what to do about our food system—with @dkthomp.bsky.social and @kevinh-phd.bsky.social
www.theringer.com/podcasts/pla...
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Thanks to Drs Spencer and Karl Nadolsky for inviting @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I on their podcast to talk about our new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE. docswholift.com/podcast/debu...
Debunking The Myths of Metabolism and Weight Loss – DocsWhoLift
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September 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thanks to Drs Spencer and Karl Nadolsky for inviting @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I on their podcast to talk about our new book FOOD INTELLIGENCE. docswholift.com/podcast/debu...
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Thanks to @marionnestle.bsky.social for highlighting my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social FOOD INTELLIGENCE as weekend reading in her latest blog post:
www.foodpolitics.com/2025/09/week...
www.foodpolitics.com/2025/09/week...
Weekend reading: Food Intelligence - Food Politics by Marion Nestle
Comments on Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall. Food Intelligence: The Science of how Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us. Avery, 2025.
www.foodpolitics.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thanks to @marionnestle.bsky.social for highlighting my book with @juliabelluz.bsky.social FOOD INTELLIGENCE as weekend reading in her latest blog post:
www.foodpolitics.com/2025/09/week...
www.foodpolitics.com/2025/09/week...
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Really interesting Well-Being Manifesto podcast conversation with @juliabelluz.bsky.social on several important topics covered in our new book Food Intelligence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcP...
On Food Intelligence, Nutrition Science & The Myths We Swallow | Featuring Julia Belluz
YouTube video by The Well-Being Manifesto
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September 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Really interesting Well-Being Manifesto podcast conversation with @juliabelluz.bsky.social on several important topics covered in our new book Food Intelligence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcP...
Well, well, well. After a long wait, the big day is here!
@kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on
I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/the-big-da...
@kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on
I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/the-big-da...
September 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Well, well, well. After a long wait, the big day is here!
@kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on
I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/the-big-da...
@kevinh-phd.bsky.social and I finally get to share with you the book we've worked so long and hard on
I wrote a little substack about the question that powered every chapter of Food Intelligence
juliabelluz.substack.com/p/the-big-da...